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**** FR Big Brother 4 Thread ****
CBS ^ | 7-9-2003 | Me

Posted on 07/09/2003 8:49:12 PM PDT by jmc813

It's summer once again, which means it is time for what many dub "the ultimate reality show", Big Brother! For 3 months, 13 contestants, or "houseguests" must live together in a one-story house with absolutely NO contact from the outside world, while cameras and microphones capture their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, one houseguest is voted out with the sole remaining houseguest taking home half a million dollars.

This year, the producers have introduced the "X-Factor" to Big Brother. 10 of the 13 houseguests were stunned to find out that an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend of theirs was also a houseguest.

I have once again given up any hope of having a life this summer and have shelled out the $10 a month to watch the houseguests 24 hours a day on the internet.

Let's meet this years crop of contestants...


Alison

Job: Retail Manager
Age: 22
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Pittsburgh, PA
Jeff's Comments: Alison, while seeming sweet, is definitely this year's "house ditz". Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. Recall last season when Lisa, considered far from the smartest houseguest took home the $500,000 prize.


Amanda

Job: Bar Manager
Age: 25
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Chicago, IL
Jeff's Comments: Amanda and her ex Scott had some turbulent moments when they were first thrust back together. As of earlier today, though, they seem to be getting along quite well. According to chatter on the Internet feeds, expect Amanda to go sooner rather than later.


Dana

Job: Karate School Manager
Age: 28
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Queens, NY
Jeff's Comments: Dana is one of three houseguests without an ex in the game. She has quite the feisty atitude, and I expect her to be involved in manty arguments, leading up to her getting booted around week 5 or so.


David

Job: Former Army Ranger
Age: 21
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Deerfield Beach, FL
Jeff's Comments:David seems like a great guy with a super sense of humor. However, I expect the houseguests to be intimidated by his experince as a Ranger, and to give him the boot mid-game.


Erika

Job: Pilates Instructor
Age: 33
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Los Angeles, CA
Jeff's Comments: This girl might just take it all the way. As seen in episode 2, she is not in the house to "have a good time" or "make new friends", she's in it to win it. From watching the Internet feeds, it seems as if she's already incorporating the "fly below the radar" strategy, that more often than not a good one. Also, she's a dead ringer for last year's winner, Lisa.


Jack

Job: Retired FBI Agent
Age: 58
Marital Status: Divorced
Hometown:Birmingham, AL
Jeff's Comments: Jack seems to be a very nice guy, looking much youger than his 58 years. If he can overcome the age barrier and assimilate with the other houseguests, he'll go far. Unfortunately, around week 9 or so, he will succomb to the Big Brother "middle age man curse" and get booted a la George, Kent, and Gerry in previous seasons.


Jee

Job: Bookkeeper
Age: 23
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Elmhurst, NY
Jeff's Comments: Since entering the house, the most strained ex-couple is definitely Jee and Jun (say it out loud, it's fun). Jee seems to be a down-to-earth fellow who gets along well with all of the houseguests othjer than Jun. If he can survive the first few weeks, he will be a contender to win it all.


Jun

Job: Investment Manager
Age: 27
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:New York, NY
Jeff's Comments: Jun (pronounced June) is this years house chef. That alone will allow her to finish in the top half. Since being reunited, Jun has spent a total of literally less than one minute speaking to her boyfriend of 5 and a half years, Jee.


Justin

Job: Headhunter
Age: 22
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Pittsburgh, PA
Jeff's Comments: Alison's ex, Justin has been surprisingly quiet thusfar in the game. I'm going to wait a few days before making a prediction on how he will do.


Michelle

Job: College Student
Age: 19
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Boca Raton, FL
Jeff's Comments: At 19 years old, the beautiful Michelle is the youngest houseguest in Big Brother history. I predict tht she will be out within the first 3 weeks, otherwise, she will be one of the final three, as a result of the other houseguests underestimating her due to her age. On the Internet feeds, she has stated on numerous occasions that she drinks, so it should be interesting to see if she trys to sneak a few as the season goes on, and if so, what Big Brother's reaction to underage drinking in the house will be.


Nathan

Job: Personal Trainer
Age: 23
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Edmond, OK
Jeff's Comments: Nathan is the "stud" of the house this year. Recall Hardy from season 2 and Roddy from season 3. The ladies of the house have already gone ga-ga for him. I'm predicting a week 6-7 eviction for Nathan, as the "stud" never wins any reality show, ever.


Robert

Job: Restaurasnt Manager
Age: 33
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Los Angeles, CA
Jeff's Comments: Robert is another houseguest who I have not had much of a chance to observe on the Internet feeds. The one bit of information I was able to gather about him is that he was an alcoholic, and recovered a few years ago with the help of his father. I have a suspicion that Robert may have a bit of an attitude, but if he can keep it under control, watch for him at the end.


Scott

Job: Waiter
Age: 33
Marital Status: Single
Hometown:Chicago, IL
Jeff's Comments: Get used to the knit cap you see in Scott's head shot, as he has it on constantly. This guy cusses like it's going out of style. As entertaining as he is to watch, I expect Scott to have a fair share of conflicts with the houseguests and get booted early.

Tommorrow, I will provide links to great web sites devoted to Big Brother to help further enhance your viewing pleasure this year. If you would like to get pinged to this thread when it is updated, either let me know ion this thread or FReepmail me. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this thread, please let them know.


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To: jmc813
Good morning all. Just wanted to point out a few links you might find interesting.

The official CBS BB site has a Polls Page which has a variety of different ratings on them. The popularity poll is especilly interesting as you can see how popular a houseguest is with the audience and track how it changes from week to week.

As most of you know by now, the live internet feeds provide you with the knowledge of what happens in the house several days before it is aired on television. For those of you without live feeds, don't fret, there are sites that recap everything that happens live. Two of my favorites are The Bomis TV Clubhouse and Joker's Updates.

Speaking of live feeds, I need a volunteer. I am going to Northern Maine this weekend for the Phish festival and will not have internet access. Is there anyone of you live feeds subscribers who wouldn't mind posting white text spoilers for the veto competition on Friday, the luxury competition (if they hold one) on Saturday, and the veto meeting on Sunday? Let me know and I can FReepmail you the ping list. Many thanks in advance!

101 posted on 07/28/2003 6:24:29 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: Stentor; Luis Gonzalez; Peace4EarthNow; Chancellor Palpatine; krb; carton253; Dengar01; ...
Sheesh, I've been screwing up on these pings a lot lately, haven't I? This should have been posted to y'all...

Good morning all. Just wanted to point out a few links you might find interesting. The official CBS BB site has a which has a variety of different ratings on them. The popularity poll is especilly interesting as you can see how popular a houseguest is with the audience and track how it changes from week to week.

As most of you know by now, the live internet feeds provide you with the knowledge of what happens in the house several days before it is aired on television. For those of you without live feeds, don't fret, there are sites that recap everything that happens live. Two of my favorites are The Bomis TV Clubhouse and Joker's Updates.

Speaking of live feeds, I need a volunteer. I am going to Northern Maine this weekend for the Phish festival and will not have internet access. Is there anyone of you live feeds subscribers who wouldn't mind posting white text spoilers for the veto competition on Friday, the luxury competition (if they hold one) on Saturday, and the veto meeting on Sunday? Let me know and I can FReepmail you the ping list. Many thanks in advance!

102 posted on 07/28/2003 6:38:26 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: Stentor; Luis Gonzalez; Peace4EarthNow; Chancellor Palpatine; krb; carton253; Dengar01; ...
OK, no more pre-coffee posting for me. The link for the TV Clubhouse in the above post should be http://tvclubhouse.bomis.com/discus/messages/10972/1065287.html?1057792749.
103 posted on 07/28/2003 6:40:49 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: Stentor; Luis Gonzalez; Peace4EarthNow; Chancellor Palpatine; krb; carton253; Dengar01; ...
Just wanted to point out to y'all an interesting observation I read on the Big Brother USENET group...

Take a look at this page. It lists how each houseguest voted in each eviction election. It seems as if there are the same amount of open slots in next weeks column as there are in this weeks column. Hmmmmmm....

104 posted on 07/28/2003 11:02:08 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: jmc813
Good catch. I like Jack and Dave, but Dave is what make the feeds entertaining. Who else in the house would talk to the cameras?

I'm sorry I can't volunteer to monitor the feeds. I'm moving to Nashville this weekend.
105 posted on 07/28/2003 11:31:53 AM PDT by dangermouse
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To: dangermouse
Best of luck with the move. I should also point out that apparently the infamous "Expect the Unexpected" message (the one that showed up right before last years big twist which led to Amy returning to the game) showed up on the plasma screen in the living room, but none of the houseguests noticed it.

There is a lot of speculation that an ex of a remaining houseguest (Jack, Nathan, or Dana) might be joining the game, or that this coming week will not be an eviction week to make up for Scott's unexpected exit a few weeks ago.

106 posted on 07/28/2003 11:56:13 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: jmc813
Bump to the top where I can find it tonight. Since I did not read the veto white-print spoiler, I'm curious as all get out about who will be eliminated. I would hate to see either Jack or Dave go.
107 posted on 07/29/2003 2:39:39 PM PDT by PoisedWoman (Fed up with the CORRUPT liberal media)
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To: PoisedWoman
Be sure to post your reactions after the show. Enjoy!
108 posted on 07/29/2003 2:41:40 PM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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It's Eviction Wednesday once again in the Big Brother house, and for me, personally, I look forward to tonight's episode with a heavy heart as two of my favorite houseguests are nominated to leave.

Jack, the retired FBI agent and David, the former Army Ranger have been allied together along with Erika since Week 1. Thanks to a combination of Dana and Jun abandoning the "Original 8" alliance and Nathan electing to excersize the Power of Veto to remove Alison from the block, these two friends will occupy the orange chairs this evening.

The Head of Houshold competition tonight is crucial for every houseguest, as the balance of power in the house is on the line. The two "sides" in the house have become clear in the last week. On one side we have Jee, Robert, Justin and Jun. On the other is Alison, Nathan, Erika, and whomever survives the eviction vote tonight. Dana, of course, as Head of Household is not eligible to compete tonight.

In what is seemingly becoming a Tuesday night tradition, sparks of passion flew once again late last night as David and Alison had a heavy "make out" session in her bed. Now this was nothing nearly as hot and heavy as David's escapades with Amanda a few weeks ago, but surprising nonetheless.

I'm still looking for a volunteer to provide spoiler updates this weekend while I am on vacation. If not, it's no big deal and I'll just post a very big update when I get back on Tuesday.

Hope everyone enjoys the live show tonight, and if you don't mind me interjecting some comments of my own, GO ALISON, NATHAN, ERIKA, JACK OR DAVE!!! GET HOH AND SEND THE MANTROLL PACKING!

109 posted on 07/30/2003 10:10:38 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: jmc813
ARe you quite sure that Jun has bolted the original alliance? Or is she playing both sides?

And what's with Alison? She's making out with all the guys. Who can trust a girl like that?

I'll bet that Jack goes tonight. Sad.
110 posted on 07/30/2003 12:19:49 PM PDT by PoisedWoman (Fed up with the CORRUPT liberal media)
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To: PoisedWoman
ARe you quite sure that Jun has bolted the original alliance? Or is she playing both sides?

That's a very good question. Jun is definitely the most "on the fence" player at this point, but she has aligned herself with Dana so much that I feel it will be hard for the Original alliance to trust her again. Dana actually ran all of her HoH decisions by Jun before making them this week and the two have been seemingly unseperable, to the point of sleeping together in the HOH room at night.

However, if there is a revolt against Dana, I feel Jun will go along with the crowd and backstab her.

It's funny you mention Jun because last night my friend and I were trying to make picks of who we think will win it all. My friend picked Justin (a good pick in my opinion) and I picked Jun.

111 posted on 07/30/2003 12:51:28 PM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: jmc813
Yeah! Jack stays. I'm so glad. I like Jack, but I feel for him. He must feel so out of place. The other house guests are immature...

I felt sorry for him when the other house guests laughed at him because of his age. After the spinning, they laughed when he fell, but felt bad later when they found he was hurt.

It just goes to show their immaturity. They act like randy 15 year olds.

What I liked about Jack was how he assessed his performance, realized that he was weak in the physical competitions and was going to address it. He almost won head of household... I wish that he had.

The producers of Big Brother need to address one problem with their show. The only put one older person in with a bunch of adolescents... putting that older person on a one way ticket to eviction... mostly because the younger ones don't really bond with the older player because of the difference in the maturity level.

I don't think Jack will win, but I would like to see him win...

112 posted on 07/31/2003 5:25:57 AM PDT by carton253 (You are free to form your own opinions, but not your own facts.)
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To: PoisedWoman
What gets me is how free and easy everyone is especially when they know they are being filmed. Allison is all over the men... but she has a boyfriend. She has mentioned that it is just strategy and hopes she has a boyfriend when she exits.

My word, Allison, Dana, and Amber... have a little bit of decency and self-respect.

113 posted on 07/31/2003 5:27:27 AM PDT by carton253 (You are free to form your own opinions, but not your own facts.)
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To: jmc813
I was so upset with the vote last night, not that David was kicked out (I didn't want either of them to leave), but the lopsided vote.

Who else besides Erica voted for Jack?

I understand that David is the stronger of the two, but he was so fun.

I also cheered when he thanked the troops, and asked America to support them!!! When his last words in the house were a plea to America, I fell in love with the guy, only to have him kicked off. How disappointing.

114 posted on 07/31/2003 6:25:38 AM PDT by codercpc
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To: codercpc
I believe that Allison voted for Jack...

So, the votes for David were: Jun, Jee, Robert, Justin, and Nathan. The votes for Jack were Allison and Erica.

Hope that helps.

115 posted on 07/31/2003 7:17:11 AM PDT by carton253 (You are free to form your own opinions, but not your own facts.)
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To: jmc813
However, if there is a revolt against Dana, I feel Jun will go along with the crowd and backstab her.

In a heartbeat! Jun is playing for Jun and she's really quite a smart player. She could win. She doesn't make enemies, at least not so far.

Allison's winning HOH is good. She'll put up Dana and Robert, I'll bet. Sayonara Dana!

116 posted on 07/31/2003 8:46:07 AM PDT by PoisedWoman (Fed up with the CORRUPT liberal media)
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To: PoisedWoman
Isn't Allison's ex - Justin? I believe you are correct about Dana (she's a goner), but I think that she'll put up Justin.
117 posted on 07/31/2003 11:22:18 AM PDT by carton253 (You are free to form your own opinions, but not your own facts.)
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To: jmc813
White-text spoilers regarding today's nominations below...

Alison has nominated Jun and Dana for eviction.

118 posted on 08/01/2003 12:30:22 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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Oops! Forgot to ping the list above. Nomination spoilers below...

Alison has nominated Jun and Dana for eviction.

119 posted on 08/01/2003 12:32:24 AM PDT by jmc813 (Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
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To: carton253
Without reading the spoilers, I'm not sure that Justin is as dangerous to Alison as the Dana/Robert combo. Alison tends to think that she can seduce herself into winning, and has flirted mightily with Justin...because they are exes, she perhaps thinks she knows how to handle him.
120 posted on 08/01/2003 6:22:30 AM PDT by PoisedWoman (Fed up with the CORRUPT liberal media)
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